Droplaced sneakers limited releases force a quick choice: do you want a lightweight runner for daily miles or a court-ready basketball shoe for indoor and outdoor play? These two look similar at a glance - both are men's sneakers listed as New with box - but they serve very different feet, fits, and activities.
Quick verdict
If you wear a size 12 and want a running-oriented sneaker in Purple Gray with a rubber cleat type and multiple closure options, the Allbirds Wool Dasher Mizzles at $39.99 lines up directly. If you wear a size 9 and need an athletic basketball shoe in White built for indoor or outdoor use, the AND1 Tai Chi at $53.20 is the purpose-built pick. The listed prices span $39.99 to $53.20, a $13.21 spread from lowest to highest.
At a glance
| Product | Listed Price | Best For | Key Details From Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allbirds Wool Dasher Mizzles Mens Size 12 Purple Gray Running Shoes Sneakers | USD 39.99 | Running and everyday wear in size 12 | Color: Purple, EU Shoe Size: 45, Closure: Lace Up, Pull On, Slip On, Tie, Cleat Type: Rubber, Country of Origin: Vietnam |
| AND1 Tai Chi Men's Basketball Shoes, Sneakers for Indoor or Outdoor White | USD 53.20 | Basketball indoors or outdoors in size 9 | Color: DARK GREY/BLACK | White, US Shoe Size: 9, Type: Athletic, Style: Sneaker, Country of Origin: China |
Where each pair wins
Allbirds Wool Dasher Mizzles Mens Size 12 Purple Gray Running Shoes Sneakers wins for:
- Size and running profile: Listed as Mens Size 12 / EU 45 and described as Running Shoes Sneakers, with Character noted as Shoes, Sneakers.
- Lower listed price: At $39.99 it is the lower of the two listed prices in this comparison.
- Closure versatility: Attributes list Lace Up, Pull On, Slip On, Tie, which suggests flexible on-and-off options alongside traditional lacing.
AND1 Tai Chi Men's Basketball Shoes, Sneakers for Indoor or Outdoor White wins for:
- Court-specific design: Type is Athletic and description specifies Basketball Shoes, Sneakers for Indoor or Outdoor, with Model noted as Street Style Sneaker.
- Indoor/outdoor use case: Explicitly positioned for basketball on either surface, unlike a general runner.
- Size 9 fit: Listed as US Shoe Size 9 for shoppers who need that smaller size.
Product notes
Allbirds Wool Dasher Mizzles Mens Size 12 Purple Gray Running Shoes Sneakers
This is the runner in the pair, listed at USD 39.99 and detailed as Purple Gray with a Purple color attribute. The listing shows Mens Size 12, EU Shoe Size 45, and Country of Origin Vietnam, with condition New with box. Closure is listed as Lace Up, Pull On, Slip On, Tie and Cleat Type as Rubber, which aligns with a road-running and all-weather Dasher Mizzle style. A good reason to choose it is the combination of size 12 availability and a running-focused build at the lower listed price. A limitation is that the sizing is fixed at 12 / 45 and the colorway is specifically Purple Gray, so it only works if that size and palette match your needs.
AND1 Tai Chi Men's Basketball Shoes, Sneakers for Indoor or Outdoor White
Priced at USD 53.20, this AND1 option is framed as a basketball shoe first, with Type Athletic and Style Sneaker and Department Men. The title highlights White while attributes list DARK GREY/BLACK, and the description reiterates White with Street Style Sneaker cues, so expect a white-based look with dark accents. It is listed as US Shoe Size 9, Country of Origin China, and condition New with box with original tags and/or packaging noted. Choose it if you want a dedicated indoor or outdoor basketball sneaker in size 9. Its limitation is the single listed size and the higher listed price within this two-product spread, plus a color description that spans both White and DARK GREY/BLACK.
Final choice by use case
Pick the Allbirds Wool Dasher Mizzles if you need Mens Size 12, prefer a Purple running shoe with rubber cleat type and varied closure options, and want the lower listed price at $39.99.
Pick the AND1 Tai Chi if you need US Size 9, play basketball indoors or outdoors, and want an Athletic sneaker explicitly built for the court at $53.20.
Both are listed as New with box and share Department Men, but they do not overlap on size or intended sport. Match your size and activity first, then let the $13.21 listed-price difference confirm the value for the pair that actually fits your rotation.
